VBB 375 Tracy Schorn: Author of “Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life!

What does it mean to be chumped? It means the person you trusted most has a double life and has cheated on you. In this episode, we explore the meaning of betrayal, how it often shatters lives, and can strike so deeply that it feels like a living death. But it doesn’t need to be your epitaph. Our guest and guide is Tracy Schorn, a woman who’s been chumped but rose up to become an award-winning blogger, cartoonist, and bestselling author of “Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life: The Chump Lady’s Survival Guide.” As "Chump Lady,” Tracy specializes in helping people, especially women, process the trauma of infidelity and reclaim their lives. In this episode, you’ll hear Tracy’s signature blend of tough love, raw candor, and biting humor. Tracy's mission is to challenge toxic narratives around cheating, empower those who have been chumped, and spark real conversations around identity, trust, and healing. If you or someone you care about has faced a devastating betrayal, has been chumped, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to reclaim your life.